by Working Forest | Dec 5, 2018 | Archives
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia will adopt sustainable forestry practices that will see reduced clearcutting on Crown land, although the province’s lands and forestry minister is unable to say yet by how much. Iain Rankin said forest policies will be guided by ecological...
by Working Forest | Dec 5, 2018 | Archives
Forest pests, like the emerald ash borer, the spruce budworm and the mountain pine beetle, can threaten Canada’s forests. From December 4-6, 2018, forest pest management researchers, managers, and practitioners gathered for the National Forest Pest Management Forum,...
by Working Forest | Dec 5, 2018 | Archives
FSC Canada welcomes David Flood, RFP, of the FSC Canada Aboriginal Chamber, as Chair of the FSC Canada Board of Directors. David is indigenous and is a member of Matachewan First Nation located in Ontario. David’s lifelong commitment to support full participation by...
by Working Forest | Dec 5, 2018 | Archives
Rayonier Advanced Materials is investing to update the primary breakdown line at its La Sarre, Quebec plant. The company is installing a new Small Log Line that will feature a Knuckle Turner and Extended Length Infeed with slew, skew and tilt capabilities, PGLR log...
by Working Forest | Dec 5, 2018 | Archives
VANCOUVER, CNW — West Fraser has announced it will implement temporary production curtailments over the holiday period at four of its British Columbia sawmills. The Company’s operations in Chasm, 100 Mile House, Williams Lake and Chetwynd are all affected...
by Working Forest | Dec 3, 2018 | Archives
Resolute Forest Products Inc. has announced the appointment of Remi Lalonde as senior vice president and chief financial officer. Lalonde succeeds Jo-Ann Longworth, who will be retiring after a distinguished career, including the past seven years as senior vice...
